Perlis is Malaysia's smallest state with an of 795sq km. It is flanked by Thailand in the north and Kedah in the south. Kangar is the capital of Perlis while Arau, 10km away is the Royal town.

Predominantly agricultural, Perlis has a serene unspoilt beauty. Its picturesque low lying padi fields stretch for miles, broken only by occasional limestone outcrops. Perlis enjoys a dry season from January to April while the months of September through to December are wet months.

Main towns include Kangar, Arau, Kuala Perlis and Padang Besar. Kuala Perlis is a major entry point to the famous island resort of "Langkawi" while Padang Besar is one of the main gateways for visitors from Thailand by road or rail.